Nigeria’s first female graduate of UK Royal Military Academy a role model for youths: H.E. Oluremi Tinubu

*Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, welcomes 2nd Lt. Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh after completing her training at the Royal Military Academy, Snadhurst, UK, describing hers a good example of the great feats Nigerian youths can achieve

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has welcomed 2nd Lt. Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh after she completed her training April 12, 2024, at the Royal Military Academy, Snadhurst, United Kingdom (UK).

The First Lady who noted the sterling performances of 24-year-old Owowoh said the officer is a good example of the great feats Nigerian youth can achieve.

Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Monday, May 6, 2024, stated Senator Oluremi Tinubu said: “Your determination and resilience are quite remarkable and you are an inspiration to the youth of this country.

“As a woman, the first who has made a mark in a male-dominated field, I salute you.”

She noted: “You have the entire world ahead of you. This is just the beginning. “You are now a reference point for all Nigerian Youth. If you remain focused and positive, you will reach your goal in life.”

The statement noted the First Lady, in a practical demonstration of celebrating the officer requested all present, including the Wife of the Vice President, Wife of the Speaker, Wives of Ministers, Wives of Service Chiefs and Members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, to give a standing ovation to 2nd Lt Owowoh.

“I thank the Nigerian Army for giving 2nd Lt Owowoh the opportunity even in this male-dominated field. Thank you,” said Senator Tinubu.

In her remarks, the wife of the chief of Defence Staff Mrs Oghogho Musa pointed out that the training and graduation of Owowoh is a testament of improved female inclusion in the country.

The Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Maj. Gen OJ Ochai, explained that Owowoh was the best of the 200 selected cadets from NDA.

Major General Ochai said the Officer excelled in three areas earmarked which were, Academics, Military Subjects and Physical Fitness.

She received the prestigious Sandhurst Medal after the likes of Sir Winston Churchill, Prince Willams of Wales and Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon.

She has since been assigned to the Nigerian Military Intelligence Unit on her return to the West African country, stated Kukoyi.